Dear Family and Friends,
I am BEYOND excited to tell you that I have been preparing for my trip to the Philippines! My heart is there and I wish that Chris and the kids could go with me this time, but right now is not a good time because of Chris’ work. I am so thankful that he has given me full support to join my parents in February to help my Aunt and her ministry, Philippine Gospel Association!
I haven’t been back to the Philippines since 2001 when I met Chris, so I am excited! At the end of January, I will be taking my licensure test to be an EMT. I am hoping to pass so that I can fully participate in the medical care aspect of the patients under supervision of my Aunt and other medical doctors! I can say that this truly excites me the most! I used to teach the kids Bible stories or hand out medicine to the patients in the pharmacy area, although, I love doing those things, this will make it so much more special to me…FINALLY, getting to do some of the things that I HAVE been dreaming about for years!!!
A tidbit of What Philippine Gospel Association does:
The ministry goes to different areas of the Philippines to provide medical care for the people. Sometimes, the team travels by a motor-boat to reach the different islands of the Philippines. First, the Gospel is shared, then the patients see the doctors and/or dentists, then they get their medicines, then they get prayed for! Meeting the Spiritual need first, THEN Physical need.
More information about Philippine Gospel Association can be found here: www.advancingnativemissions.com
As I prepare for this trip, there are a few things I would like you to partner with me in prayer for:
-Pray that my renewed passport comes quickly
-We are in the process of planning a fundraising concert at a local high school here in Rockland, ME, so please pray that the Principal of the school will let us use the facilities. This is set for January 11th-details will be revealed as soon as I hear back from the Principal
-Please pray that God will help me continue to study well and pass my exams. I have a couple of clinicals to do as well as take a practical and written exam to be licensed as an EMT
-PRAY that God would already open the hearts of the people in the Philippines…yes, they are suffering phyically, but they are in NEED of the Lord-THIS should be my first request!
-I know that God will provide for all, but please pray that God will help the funds come in for this trip!
Thank you for reading and please stay tuned to this blog for updates! If you feel led to also donate, please follow this site:
http://www.gofundme.com/maysmission
Love you all,
May
